MYCOLOGY CULTURE, ABSCESS, WOUND

Specimens are plated on media that support the growth of fungi. Negative cultures are reported after 4 weeks. Positive results are reported when fungi are recovered.

Container type

sterile, screw-capped tube or container

Collection Instructions

Using a sterile needle and syringe, aspirate material from undrained abscesses. Place the material into a sterile, screw-cap container.

Sample type

abscess, wound

Special instructions

Collection of specimens on swabs is discouraged for mycology cultures. Swabs of material from open wounds or draining lesions are frequently contaminated with environmental microorganisms, including fungi. If swabs must be used, send in a sterile, screw-cap tube with 2-3 drops of sterile saline or place swabs in transport medium.

Synonyms

Abscess Culture;Fungus Culture, Abscess,Wound;

Stability

Deliver to the Microbiology Laboratory (2M33) as soon as possible or hold at 4°C if delivery is delayed.